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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: As part of the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy, the Department of Health commissioned the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Services to undertake a focused policy assessment of of expenditure and performance in the area of drug and alcohol misuse. The report undertook an analysis of expenditure on drugs and alcohol across government departments and agencies and made a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government commits to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort. Accordingly, funding for free contraception, starting with women aged 17-25, has been allocated in 2022. The initiative is gradually being introduced by age cohort, starting with younger women who are least likely to be financially independent and where cost has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government commits to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort. Accordingly, funding for free contraception, starting with women aged 17-25, has been allocated in 2022. The initiative is gradually being introduced by age cohort, starting with younger women who are least likely to be financially independent and where cost has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Keltoi facility was identified for use as an isolation facility for marginalised and vulnerable people during COVID-19 in Community Health Organisation 9.   There is are significant numbers of homeless and addiction service users in this area,  particularly in Dublin North City and County. The area also has a high migrant health population living in overcrowded accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: In 2021, the North East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NERDAFT) received funding of €937,813 to provide drug and alcohol services. I have allocated €80,000 to improve access and provision of community-based drug and alcohol services. This part of an overall allocation of €1 million in Budget 2021 to support community-based drug and alcohol services. The...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: As part of budget 2022, I am announcing investment of €16 million for new measures to support the national drug strategy and Healthy Ireland along with a further €13 million allocated under Covid-19-specific funding. Under healthy Ireland, €10 million-----

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I do not have a second copy but I can give my copy to the Deputy when I am finished.

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I will give the Deputy my speech when I am finished.

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: Under Healthy Ireland, €10 million is provided to implement the national healthy weight campaign, an innovative and co-ordinated approach to encourage physical activity through Sport Ireland and the HSE. Funding is also being provided to scaling up the HSE’s online sexually transmitted infections, STI, services. Some €6 million is being provided under the national...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drugs Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, ‘A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025’, sets out a health-led approach to drug use. It promotes a more compassionate and humane approach to people who use drugs, with drug use treated first and foremost as a public health issue. The Programme for Government endorses this health-led...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The national drug strategy Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery represents a whole-of-government response to the problem of drug and alcohol use in Ireland. It emphasises a health-led response to substance use in Ireland, based on providing person-centred services that promote rehabilitation and recovery. The strategy aims to promote the participation of service users and their families,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Priorities (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: Strategic action 17 of the National Drug Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, commits to strengthening services to support families affected by substance misuse. The HSE funds a number of organisations that provide family support services at both local and regional levels. The strategy also recognises the role that families can play in the planning, design and delivery of drug and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: Under the Health Act 2004, as amended, the HSE is responsible for the provision of health and personal social services including addiction services. The HSE either directly provides such services or arranges to have them provided directly on its behalf through service level arrangements. As the correspondence relating to this parliamentary question relates to operational and contractual...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (7 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: Again, I will bring the comments of the Deputy back to the Minister. I would like to reiterate that the Government is committed to the continued support of the health and personal social services needs of Irish thalidomide survivors. There is empathy. It is very difficult. There are a number of cases concerning thalidomide before the High Court. It is not possible to comment on matters...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (7 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue today. I am glad to have this opportunity, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to set out the supports currently provided by the Irish Government to Irish thalidomide survivors. As the Deputy will know, following an Irish Government decision in January 1975, each Irish survivor is provided with health supports, including a medical...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (6 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. It is important to clarify that current planning guidance seeks to ensure that the diverse needs of our society are catered for by facilitating a greater mix of housing typologies. This includes a choice of accommodation types for older people. It is a key objective of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (6 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I will bring to the Minister the Senator's concerns that a density of 35 dwellings per hectare is not conducive to the provision of housing for older persons. We need to provide a greater choice of housing types for older people in their communities. This includes new typologies that tie in with compact growth objectives to address the efficient use of urban land where services and supports...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electricity Generation (6 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Boylan for raising this very important issue. I listened with interest to the points she raised. The Government will continue to monitor the issue of greenwashing to allow businesses and consumers to make informed choices. The CRU plays a very important role in ensuring that electricity companies are transparent on the source of their electricity through the publication of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electricity Generation (6 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Senator spoke about transparency and the need for legislation, and mentioned countries like Austria. I will bring that back to the Minister. The CRU does play an important role in ensuring electricity companies are transparent. I have noticed it on my own bill and I would not be technically minded. It it is interesting to see where your electricity is coming from. There have been...